What to See in Pardubice, Czech Republic: Free Audio Guide

Pardubice is a historic city in the Czech Republic known for its well‑preserved Renaissance centre, horse‑racing tradition and lively local culture. Visitors can explore its churches, castle, museums and monuments while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of an East Bohemian hub. Neywo offers a free audio guide for Pardubice with 64 narrated places.

Exploring Pardubice’s highlights

Church of Saint Bartholomew

Located at the corner of Republic Square and Kostelní Street, the Church of Saint Bartholomew (Svatý Bartoloměj) is a principal landmark of Pardubice. This Roman Catholic parish church is protected as a cultural monument and, in the sixteenth century, served as the second burial place of the Pernštejn family.

Pardubice Castle

Just beside the historic centre, Pardubice Castle (zámek Pardubice) is a remarkable Renaissance residence that blends castle and palace qualities. First mentioned in 1318, it was enlarged under Arnošt of Pardubice in the fourteenth century and later rebuilt in late Gothic style by William of Pernštejn after 1491. The entrance portal with its stone bridge dates from 1543, and inside the knights’ halls and Wojciech Hall are among the most valuable features. The castle now houses the East Bohemian Museum and the East Bohemian Gallery.

Art Space NOV (Gočárova galerie)

This museum focuses on collecting, preserving and presenting fine art. It began in 1953 as the Regional Gallery in Pardubice, became independent in the 1960s and adopted the name East Bohemian Gallery in Pardubice. Since January 2023 it has been known as Gočárova galerie, with its main exhibition space in the renovated Winternitz Mills and a second venue at the House at Jonah (Dům U Jonáše).

East Bohemian Museum in Pardubice

Situated within the rooms of Pardubice Castle, the museum brings together local history, art, science and everyday objects. Founded in 1880, it played a key role in saving the castle after 1920 and the castle became a National Cultural Monument in 2010. Permanent exhibitions include the castle’s knights’ halls, Czech glass and the history of glassmaking, military and hunting firearms, old postcards (Orbis pictus) and Bohemian coins from 1520 to 1620.

Letecké muzeum Jana Kašpara

Also called the Airport Museum Jan Kašpar, this aviation museum offers a chance to explore the world of flight through its dedicated displays.

Pernštýnské náměstí č. p. 3 (Mázhaus)

This historic town house at number 3 on Pernštýnské Square hosts the Mázhaus Gallery on its ground floor and in the cellar. The building has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964 and is part of the Pardubice Urban Heritage Reserve.

Museum MHD a železnice (Rosice nad Labem)

Housed in a former waterworks building at the Pardubice Rosice nad Labem railway station, this museum tells the story of urban public transport and railway history. The building, a cultural monument dating from 1871, opened as a museum in autumn 2001 after restoration. It is run by the Pardubice Association for the History of Railway Transport, which has been collecting objects since 1990. The collection includes items linked to the Pardubice region and nearby railway lines, with new exhibits added each year and occasional historic train and trolleybus rides.

Památník Zámeček

Located in Pardubičky, this memorial stands on the site of a Nazi execution ground from the Second World War. It commemorates the victims of that period and honours those who resisted. The execution ground was established at a former military firing range during martial law after the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich in 1942.

Green Tower (Zelená brána)

The Green Tower is a distinctive landmark that forms a gateway into Pardubice’s urban heritage reserve. Actually two structures—a Renaissance foregate and the actual gateway with its tower—the combined complex rises 59 metres above the city. Both parts were rebuilt into their present form by Jan of Pernstein after a fire in 1538. The tower is open to visitors and offers views across Pardubice and beyond, marking the start and end of the Vilém of Pernstein sightseeing route through the heritage reserve.

Statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

This monument, also known as Pomník Tomáše Garrigue Masaryka, stands in Zelené Předměstí and honours the first president of Czechoslovakia.

Socha Slunce, vzduch a voda

Also called Slunce, vzduch, voda, this statue is another notable work of public art in Pardubice, inviting passers‑by to pause and reflect.

Statue of Poseidon

Situated in Zelené Předměstí, the Statue of Poseidon is one of the sculptural features to discover while exploring the city’s outskirts.

Horse (Michal Gabriel, Pardubice I)

This striking horse sculpture, created by Michal Gabriel and also known as Ocelový kůň, stands in Pardubice I and turns the simple subject of a horse into a focal point of public artwork.

Explore Pardubice with Neywo

Neywo provides a free audio guide for Pardubice that you can use at your own pace, with no group and no schedule. The app offers three walking tours, one bus route and one bike route:

• Pernštejn Pardubice: Castle, Tower and Market Square – 1.56 km, 88 minutes, 12 stops
• Churches, Cousins and a Lost Synagogue – 3.39 km, 98 minutes, 10 stops
• Perner’s station quarter and the northern memorials – 3.62 km, 92 minutes, 8 stops
• Line 6 across Pardubice: from the railway museum to the aviators (bus) – 9.4 km, 40 minutes, 10 stops
• Pardubice by Bike: Perner to the Brethren – 2.8 km, 14 minutes, 5 stops

Each story plays automatically when you reach a location, letting you discover the city’s history, culture and sights whenever and wherever you choose. Download Neywo, start a tour, and let the narration guide you through Pardubice’s highlights.